Why do we need Strong Password?
Today we are living in a digital world that every work is done through online .Technology beacome a part of life in every human beings.
Every one getting addicted to this digital world .Its makes the life more easier.whatever they are such as shopping, banking, any thing you say.
But what about the security ? Can you thing when you Shop Online or Online Banking and most important thing SocialMedia that every
one attach to this for logging in account to access or anything you do online.
Most of us have at least one online account and many of us have more. These accounts usually require a password to access the information.
Passwords provide the first line of defense against unauthorized access to your accounts, computer, or other password-protected information.
The stronger your password is, the more difficult it is to figure out.
Password Hacking
Password hacking ,gussing ,and stealing by the hacker to access your account to get information but most of them are not aware of it.
A hacker’s computer to randomly guess your password based on its strength.
Lets see how we can Secured from it?
Users who choose a common word or simple key combination for a password: 50%
Time it takes a hacker’s computer to randomly guess your password:
Most-used passwords:
123456
password
12345678
qwerty
abc123
Note: Some people are also used the PHONE NUMBER as password but they don't no mind set of attackers if you say that you are a Boss
You are wrong they are the Boss Of Boss.
This password can easily guess by the attackers to steal confidential data.
How do I create a strong password?
Although different business, products, and systems may have specific requirements when creating passwords, the following are best practices when creating passwords:
1. Make sure your password is at least eight characters in length. Some experts recommend even longer passwords.
2.Avoid using personal information in your password (name, birthday, account name, etc.).
3. Make sure your password contains one of each of the following characters:
4. Uppercase letters
5.Lowercase letters
6.Numbers
7.Special character or symbols (examples: @ # % ? ! ~ $ + *)
Avoid using dictionary words in any language or words that are easy to guess.
The fundamental flaw in passwords is the tendency for most people to select passwords that are easy to remember.
In other words, they choose names or words that can be found in dictionaries.
1 .Avoid sequential or repeating characters (examples: 123454678, 88888888, abcdefg).
2. Avoid recycling or reusing passwords. ? Create a passphrase instead of a password.
3. A passphrase is similar to a password but is usually longer.
4. Passphrases are usually a string of words/texts or a sentence.
More strong password
http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/passwords-create.aspx
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